Monday, 6 January 2014

Learning To Heal Blog Tour

 
Learning To Heal by R.D. Cole
 
 
 

Review:
R.D. Cole is a truly amazing individual ,,, her work is AWESOME ,,, you’ll love her first book in this series so obviously youll love this one too ,,, OH ,,,, MY ,,,,, GOD ,,,, it’s awesome!!!!!! There's no disappointment and you will find the right amount of angst and heart-warming story lines to keep you going and wanting to turn the pages ,,, you'll be in conflict with wanting to get through this book and find out what's happening but at the same time you'll not want it to end
This book is Jazz and Masons story and man is it a good one !!!!!
The first book in the series LTL ends on the mother of all cliff hangers. Where Jazz stands up at thanksgiving dinner and tells the world(okay just her family) that she pregnant! Yeah,everyone is shocked to their core to say the least. Then the dreaded question is asked "Who's the father?" Eeeehhhhhhhhh...... Yeah not wanting to say "Oh its just Oliver,you know my college professor" she stall's. And in the moment of panic Mason stands up and says he's the father. WHAT THE HELL????? Shocked right? Because unless its the reincarnation of Jesus,its not Mason's. But he jumps up to protect Jazz,willing to be in this with her till the end. She is floored. Why would he do this,just for her? She's oblivious to the fake that he's madly in love with her. And would do anything for her. If that means standing by her now and becoming a father then so be it. He loves her and that baby is a part of the women he loves. There's no way he could not love it. Mason has always had feelings for Jazz since the moment he saw her photograph ,,, seeing the family ,,, well Jax ,,, react so badly he steps up and claims that he is the father of her child ,,, could this be his opportunity to finally get the girl of his dreams??? ,,,, will she finally see him??
We are given some insight to the happenings before the announcement during the prologue and gives you an idea of what a scumbag Oliver is ,,, and will make you love Mason all the more knowing that even though he isn’t the biological father he is willing to take the child on.
Jazz has never seen Mason as the sexy guy that makes her tummy flutter with just a look ,,, Mason has never thought that Jazz could ever want someone like him ,,, they are both fighting to be together but at the same time neither wants to cave and tell their feelings in fear that the other won't reciprocate them
Mason steps up to the plate and does everything he can even though Jazz is a little bemused by it all ,,, He goes to her doctor appointments,hears the baby's heart beat with her and they even find out the sex of the baby together. Jazz can't get over this Mason. He's always been her best friend but this Mason is.....Sexy. Yeah she thinks he's SEXY! And with her been a walking bag of hormones,it takes all her will not to jump his bones. So thinking of a way to have her cake and eat it to,without opening her heart again,she suggests no strings attached sex. Of course Mason jumps at that. He wants more from Jazz,he wants it all. But this is a step in the right direction.
These two are opposites, they are from two different worlds ,,, yet there is something there ,,,, between them that they cannot deny
When they finally give in to what they want and things look like they are going well ,,, in walks a piece of drama ,,, set to cause problems ,,, but will they pull through??
Neither wants to be without the other but once again they fear the others response ,,, both have done things, said things they regret but how can the bridges be rebuilt?? ,,,, this is when fate walks in to lend a helping hand !!!!
There first night together shows Jazz what its really like to be seen as beautiful. He worships her,scars and all. To him she is the Sun,Stars and Moon all rolled into one. But things never stay that perfect to they? Hell no. Between Chanda(yeah I said Chanda!) Mason's overly jealous friend who wants him for herself and Ollie creeping back into Jazz's life thing's get out of control. It will keep you gripped and you will have "OH NO SHE DIDN'T" moments. Well I did. And more then once I may have slapped Chanda in my head. Hey I'm only human! We meet some new characters in this one and rekindle with some of the old ones too ,,,, and the ending ,,,,, well let's just say ,,,, I can't cope having to wait for book three :( ,,,, I NEED IT NOW!!!!!
This book comes highly recommend this book to all and you'll not be disappointed it's awesome!!!PLUS after the way this books end's you will be dying all over again for the next book is the series. I'm pretty sure RD Cole is trying to kill me. That or make it that I'be no nails left by the time book 3 comes from making me wait :)


 
Synopsis:
"If Fools rush in, than most people in love are idiots. And I'm the biggest one of all."
-Jazz
Meet Jasmine Coleman. She's the girl that's outgoing, beautiful, and full of self assurance.
A confidence that’s forced to cover the scars she hides. When rushing into love becomes a
heartbreaking mistake the last piece of it disappears. Now she is left uncertain, weak, and
full of self-disgust. But her strength is needed now more than before.
Mason Reed is the quiet computer geek that's always the friend and never the boyfriend.
Putting his social life on hold to help his single mother has left him shy when it comes to
the opposite sex. And Meeting Jazz is no different. However being in love makes you do
crazy things and his crazy has major consequences. Especially when the truth is revealed
to others who are determined to rip them apart.
Rash decisions have major consequences. Some good. Some bad. All are life changing.
"The Truth doesn't always set you free. Sometimes it breaks you apart and leaves you in
pieces."
 
About the Author:

My name is Robin and I live in Alabama. I grew up an army brat and traveled a lot until we
finally settled down along the Gulf Coast when I was 4. My husband is 9 years younger so I
guess that makes me a COUGAR. I have a little girl who is 9 and is blind as well as autistic.
My life is not boring with them two in it. Believe me.
I have always loved creating and I would constantly draw on my walls. I love painting and
reading. Writing is something I wanted to do but didn't think I could, until I woke up at three
a.m. a few months back and started writing. Life has a way of throwing rocks at you and putting cracks in your soul. Either you can duck and cover or you can make something
beautiful from the cracks.
After that, the story took over. Even though some pieces of my life experience are within it,
it is Tru and Jax’s story now. I have truly fell in love with this story and hope you all do too.
 
 



Here is a little extra for you all to with a bonus scene ;) ,,, Enjoy :)

Bonus Scene
Mason
             Walking around the busy campus with Symone is great. Her happy enthusiasm as I point out every building catches the attention of everyone we pass. I’ve noticed more than one guy watching her and I feel protectiveness toward her even though we’ve only known each other for a short period time. Her excited voice heightens when I point out my fraternity house. Taking her inside I introduce her to a few of the guys, but since I’m really not the most popular guy at the moment we don’t stay too long. After grabbing some lunch we make our way towards the gym.
“So… Who is the lucky girl you’ve been looking for all day?”
I look at Symone who’s walking beside me. “What?”
           She shoves my shoulder with hers. “The girl that has you spacing out. Duh! I’m not stupid. Every time we pass a blond you do a double take.”
“I do not.”  I’m not ready to talk about Jazz to her yet. Even though she’s totally right. I do keep spacing out when I get to a place that holds memories of the two of us together. Or when I see a blond who’s back is turned my way, even though I heard she dropped out I’m still hoping to see her.
“Whatev’. You totally do. I’ll get it out of you.”
      “And how do you plan on doing that?” Playfully I grab her purse off her shoulder and toss it on the ground behind her before I turn and jog away avoiding her attack. When I see wide, sky blue eyes watching me from a distance everything stops; me,  noise, movement, my breathing, and my heart. We watch each other like we’re scared animals. She’s more beautiful now than ever with her long hair blowing in the wind and flushed cheeks. For the passed few days I thought about going to her and begging for forgiveness. But I’ve stalled and decided to wait until after Symone flies out in a few days. But it’s been hell not going to her to let her know what happened that night. Why I did what I did. But hell… I’m scared she’ll throw my apology in my face like I deserve. Then my dream of a future with her and the baby will be gone forever. Maybe I should just do it now? What the hell do I have to lose?
                Taking a breath I gingerly let my lips form a smile. When she returns it my world feels right again, but before I can get my legs to move in her direction I feel a weight land on my back.
“Gotta ya you turd.”  Symone laughs as she straddles my back.
                When Jazz looks from Symone to me I know I’ve lost her. Her eyes widen as I place my sister back on her feet and watch Jazz turns to walk away.
“Jazz? Please. Wait. It’s not what you think.” I yell as I close the distance between us. I notice how she’s walking in circles. Like she doesn’t know where to go. “Please Jazz. Wait.” Then my worst fear takes place when her whole body goes limp and she falls to the ground. Shoving people out of my way I run to her side and roll her over feeling relief when I see her chest rise and fall. “Jazz? Please baby.” Her eyes are open but she’s not focusing or responding to anything I say. I look up and see Tru running out of the building on the phone. Everyone else is watching with mouths wide open. Like this is a fucking circus. “Can anyone fucking help? Call 911.”
             Tru sits on the ground and places Jazz’s head in her lap before she pats her cheek gently. “Jazz can you hear me?” She looks up at me. “What happened?”
       Before I can answer I’m lifted from the ground and shoved into a tree. Jax is stares at me with nothing but hatred before he bends down to check on Jazz. I straighten before I make my way back to the girl I love and hear the sirens in the background. Jax however stops me before I can reach them. I’m feeling scared for Jazz and angry that this dick is keeping me from her. “Back the fuck off Jax.” I ground out.
“No Mason. You back the fuck off. You’ve done enough and she doesn’t need your shit.”
The ambulance arrives and the medics come with a gurney to load Jazz. I follow behind and hurry to pass up Jax, but he once again grabs me. Raising my fist I swing for the first time at one person I’ve always considered a friend. He will not keep me from her. After it connects he spits out blood then attacks. After I’m on the ground he punches me in the face before he’s pulled off. “Stay the fuck away from my sister. You lying piece of shit.” He fights off the arms that hold him away. 
“No Jax. I will not stay away. Neither you nor anyone on this whole fucking campus is going to keep me away from her. I’m not leaving her again.” I point to the ambulance that is closing the doors. “I’m riding with them. Got it.” Symone is standing besides Tru crying. “Tru can my sister ride with you?” Before I can get an answer I turn toward the ambulance doors. When they ask me if I’m family I tell them yes and she’s carrying my child. Fuck anyone who thinks differently.

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